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The path leads to a hill or point where four municipalities coincide: Andújar, Villanueva de la Reina, Baños de la Encina in the province of Jaén, and Mestanza in Ciudad Real. This route runs along the cattle trail called Cañada Real de la Plata, and is located within Mount Selladores Contadero, owned by the Ministry of Agriculture and the Environment. It is a route of a mountainous nature that crosses places that are not frequently visited and the area is covered with an interesting natural vegetation.

We start the route ascending along a path between rockrose for about 350 metres, until we reach a firebreak through which we will ascend for another 150 metres. We will then arrive at the base of a scree, where we will find a thinned-out forest of holm oaks, cork oaks, Valencian oaks and strawberry trees that grow among the loose rocks. Soon we will pass by a juniper growing on the quartzites. Just a few metres from here and we have reached the Collado de Selladores.

We will continue along a forest track for about two and a half kilometres. In the first part of this section we will cross a patch of dense shade from the holm oaks and Valencian oaks. We can even see a Pyrenean oak grove that grows on the Selladores hill at a higher altitude than the Valencian oaks. Later we will cross a "jaral", a cork oak plantation and a pasture land, before reaching the base of the point known as the Puntal de los Cuatro términos.

Finally, the path ascends between rockrose and cork oaks to near the top of the Puntal de los Cuatro términos. From this point the panoramic view is impressive: towards the South, beyond the pine forests of Monte Selladores-Contadero, you can see the mountains and open oak woodland (dehesa) of the Sierra de Andújar Natural Park extending. In the distance we can see the Jándula reservoir and even the Sanctuary of the Virgen de la Cabeza. To the East you can see the town of Centenillo (Baños de la Encina) and La Carolina, and to the North, beyond the border of the provinces, is the Sierra Madrona.



DATA SHEET
  • Icono Provincia
    Provinces Jaén
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    Municipalities Andujar, Baños De La Encina, Villanueva De La Reina
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    Tracing Linear
  • distance
    One way distance (meters) 3.842
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    Duration 1 hour 20 minutes
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    Difficulty Alta


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HOW TO GET

From Carolina (35 km): Take the JA-6100 road and continue for 18 km to El Centenillo. From there, take the local JM 5005 road towards Collado del Jardín, continue for 17 km until the beginning of the path. 100 m before the hiking trail there is a sign showing the distance to the beginning of it. The starting point of the trail is a pedestrian gate in the metal fence, behind which the start sign is located. This gate must be kept shut once we have accessed the path.
From Andújar (51.4 km, difficult access for cars, only suitable for off-road vehicles): Take the A-6177 road and follow it for 14.6 km to the Los Pinos tourist complex. From here take the JH-5002 road and continue for 9.4 km to the Los Escoriales junction. Once there, continue along the JM 5003 dirt track for 27.4 km until the beginning of the path, which is 230 m beyond Collado del Jardín. One hundred metres before the hiking trail there is a sign showing the distance to the beginning of it. The starting point of the hikking trail is a pedestrian gate in the metal fence.


GOOD PRACTICES
Go to our visitor centres, information points and ecomuseums to get the most out of your visit.

Go to our visitor centres, information points and ecomuseums to get the most out of your visit.

Do not disturb or feed the animals. You would negatively alter their behavior.

Do not disturb or feed the animals. You would negatively alter their behavior.

Check the weather forecast before starting your activity.

Check the weather forecast before starting your activity.

Bring water, sun protection, suitable clothing and footwear.

Bring water, sun protection, suitable clothing and footwear.

Bring a mobile phone with enough battery in case of emergency (112), but remember that there is not always coverage.

Bring a mobile phone with enough battery in case of emergency (112), but remember that there is not always coverage.

For your safety and that of the environment, do not go off the signposted trail or take shortcuts.

For your safety and that of the environment, do not go off the signposted trail or take shortcuts.

Extreme caution in adverse conditions and in the occasional presence of animals or motor vehicles.

Extreme caution in adverse conditions and in the occasional presence of animals or motor vehicles.

Follow the recommendations and comply with the regulations at all times

Follow the recommendations and comply with the regulations at all times

Respect the facilities put at your disposal. We all pay for its maintenance.

Respect the facilities put at your disposal. We all pay for its maintenance.

Help prevent fires. Do not throw cigarettes or any other object that produces combustion.

Help prevent fires. Do not throw cigarettes or any other object that produces combustion.

Trash doesn't come back alone. Take it with you to the nearest container. Reduce, reuse, recycle.

Trash doesn't come back alone. Take it with you to the nearest container. Reduce, reuse, recycle.

Avoid going out alone. If you do, communicate the route and time of return to other people.

Avoid going out alone. If you do, communicate the route and time of return to other people.

Noise is another form of pollution. In silence you will enjoy your experience more.

Noise is another form of pollution. In silence you will enjoy your experience more.

Live respectfully with the locals and other users. Respect private property.

Live respectfully with the locals and other users. Respect private property.

Facilitate use for people with special needs.

Facilitate use for people with special needs.

By consuming local products and counting on local companies, you will contribute to rural development.

By consuming local products and counting on local companies, you will contribute to rural development.

Practice responsible tourism and committed to the environment. Be a true ecotourist!

Practice responsible tourism and committed to the environment. Be a true ecotourist!

Never leave your pet in the wild. It would endanger the flora and fauna of the place.

Never leave your pet in the wild. It would endanger the flora and fauna of the place.

Get around in a sustainable way: public transport, bicycle, on foot, electric or shared vehicle ... Park in the designated places

Get around in a sustainable way: public transport, bicycle, on foot, electric or shared vehicle ... Park in the designated places

Do not leave a trace of your passage through nature. The best memory you can take with you is your own photograph.

Do not leave a trace of your passage through nature. The best memory you can take with you is your own photograph.

Your safety is our concern, but it is your responsibility.

Your safety is our concern, but it is your responsibility.

The conservation of natural spaces is also in your hands. Thank you for your collaboration!

The conservation of natural spaces is also in your hands. Thank you for your collaboration!

Find out in advance about the possible existence of hunting activity.

Find out in advance about the possible existence of hunting activity and remember that all public use facilities are declared safety zones.

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  • Wednesday, 17 July 2024
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